Global cassava markets remained supported during Q1’26 amid shifting trade flows and rising logistics costs. In Asia, Thailand continued to dominate exports, supported by strong demand from China’s feed and starch industries. Thailand’s cassava exports in 2025 reportedly surpassed 8.25 million tons, rising by 26.53% year-on-year, while pre-orders for 2026 exceeded 2.46 million tons, reflecting sustained regional demand. Vietnam’s Q1’26 cassava and cassava product exports reached nearly 1.34 million tons, with China accounting for around 93% of export value, highlighting continued dependence on Chinese industrial consumption. However, weaker starch demand and substitution toward cheaper feed grains initially pressured sentiment early in the quarter. Later, geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions increased bunker fuel, freight, and marine insurance costs, tightening cargo movement across Asian agricultural trade routes and supporting prices. Demand from food additives, ethanol, paper, and feed industries remained stable but highly price-sensitive, limiting aggressive procurement activity despite elevated logistics expenses.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, cassava prices are expected to remain slightly firm as Southeast Asian export demand and stable industrial consumption continue supporting market sentiment.
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In Thailand, cassava prices remained under pressure during Q4’25. Many sugarcane farmers switched to cassava because sugar prices fell sharply and disease affected some sugarcane fields. The increased cassava planting caused local supply to rise, which lowered prices. In Cambodia, cassava farmers also faced challenges as conflict along the Thai border disrupted trade and logistics. Transport difficulties limited access to markets, which reduced selling opportunities and contributed to softer prices. Overall, demand from processing and export markets struggled to keep up with the higher supply, leading to a weaker price trend in the region.
Africa
In Nigeria, Ghana, and other West African countries, cassava prices fell sharply due to oversupply. Farmers in Benue State, Nigeria, faced major losses as prices collapsed despite high production levels. The market could not absorb all the harvest, and traders had to sell at much lower rates. Products like Garri saw significant price drops compared to the previous year, reflecting the glut. High production and limited storage or processing capacity put extra pressure on local prices. Even though demand for cassava-based products existed, it was not enough to prevent the sharp decline.
Cassava is a woody shrub which is native to South America and belongs to the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. Although a perennial plant, Cassava is widely cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions owing to its edible starchy tuberous root, which is one of the richest sources of energy (carbohydrates).
Cassava is mostly consumed in boiled form; however, its substantial quantities are utilised to extract cassava starch. Its starchy roots can also be processed into cassava chips, cassava flour, and cassava pellets. Further, it is the third most significant crop of the tropical region after rice and maize.
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